#cult

[defire]

Fun things about trauma bonds I learned in the cult

(Specifically talking about the bond between victims of the same abuse)

Content: real-life scenarios, ptsd, trauma bond, forced labor, doublethink, emotional repression

Feels like they are the only ones that could ever understand you

Having similar conditioned responses

Having similar extreme responses--things that should be just funny become choking-hazard hilarious, things that should get a chuckle get a synchronous shrug

On that note, often saying the exact same thing in the exact same tone

Specific things like whumper's tone of voice when they say a certain thing, would be a joke when they weren't there

Singing to cope with many hours of forced hard labor, immediately going silent when whumper entered

Talking about the trauma was OFF LIMITS, only code-speak that whumper couldn't understand could be used to warn each other

Only certain feelings were allowed to be shown because we had been conditioned that some feelings were "not safe"

Openly admitting to each other that it wasn't safe inside the house with whumper and then telling outsiders that we were totally safe and thinking we were telling the truth both times

All saying exactly the same lines to strangers (example "we are all wretches" *shrug*)

Married-couple-level nonverbal communication.

"do you want this extra food? I'll sneak it to you under the table." "Give it to [other victim]." "Watch out, whumper's looking." All happened nonverbally with eye and head movements right in front of whumper.

Working together seamlessly (or else!)

As soon as you leave the cult, the pressure that forced the bond in the first place, the trauma-bond relationship can fall apart

No good relationship ever feels as intense or close as the trauma bond, and you wonder what you're doing wrong. Till you realize you aren't panicking constantly--that's the main difference

[fettfleisch]

at the holy mass in the woods last night. we ate more than just the wind

[seraphsick]

[illustratus]

The Priestess of Bacchus by John Collier

[brightgoat]

Time Capsule (Homestuck OC)

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

snuffedwork

[cremsie]

The Lamb

My Lamb from Cult of the Lamb! His name is Orville and he's a foodie I've been very into the game lately

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[nicheguides]

What to Bring to a Hedonist’s Funeral

dont be *that* guy! know your decorum when honoring the passing of a legend who dedicated their life to the pursuit of pleasure

[archiemcphee]

Secret Cat Cult

Have you heard about the Cat Cult? Your cats are moving around all night, and you think you know what they’re up to, but are you ready for the truth? This set of six soft vinyl 1-3/8" tall cats in robes, a 9/16" tall altar, and one 5/8" long bird sacrifice is a peek into the secret feline world of the Ancient Order of Cats. Worthy of a six-episode documentary on your favorite streaming service. Comes in a box that looks like you’re interrupting a ceremony in the basement.

[zombidog]

cult leader who's mildly pathetic and really sweetsies and just overall seems pretty harmless but is actually just a frontman for the much meaner and more dangerous person above them– the real cult leader, who knew it'd be easier to gain trust and followers using their first devotee.

[madeleineengland]

RIP Olivia Hussey (17 april 1951 – 27 december 2024).

[one-time-i-dreamt]

My teacher was the leader of this weird cult thing and I refused to be part of it. They tried to behead me, but failed miserably. I got so annoyed because of this that I said, “No, you have to do it like THIS,” took the weapon out of their hands, and beheaded myself.

[skullingwaydraws]

Does a hunt that has no violence feed anyone?

[mary-cross]

To all the amazing artist, mutuals and followers who have inspired me-thank you. Your creativity and passion gave me the courage to finally share my art. After many years of self doubt I finally found myself wrapped in so much kindness and support. I’m endlessly grateful for this community and the light that you all bring. Here’s to creating more! Here are some doodles of some of my inspirations and mutuals. ❤️

@melled42 @aychama @the-artist-grimm @jellynotbees @7squidgy7 @farmersfieldwolf @ane-doodles

[cherry-delrey]